On Sunday, 2nd February, the Goodrich Mixed Team, Merlins, travelled to Boughton Park to play their 'B' team in Division 6 West of the Hereford and Worcester Mixed League. Goodrich first pair, Karla Morris and Steve Neilson, battled hard against their opposite number, but were out played, 6-2 / 6-0. Second pair, Lesley Winters and Rob Pye, also lost their first rubber, going down 6-4 / 6-0.
The second round of matches saw an exciting battle of wits and determination as Karla and Steve, after two hours of play, sealed the rubber, 7-5 / 6-4. Lesley and Rob were less fortunate in their second rubber, conceding it 6-2 / 6-1, but were able to cheer on Karla and Steve. The Merlins next match is on Saturday, 22nd February, away to Woolhope 'B'.